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Study Identifies Which Patients Benefit Most From New Schizophrenia Drug

By tracking real-world responses, researcher found patterns that could help doctors match the right treatment to the right patient.

Nicole Bluefort, JD/MPH Alum, Recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Recognizing continued achievement with the Circle of Excellence honor.

Tufts Faculty Member Takes the Helm at ACR

William F. Harvey, MD, MSc, FACR, Named 89th President of the American College of Rheumatology.

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AI in PT: How One Professor Is Leading the Charge

At the School of Medicine, the new technology is creating unique learning opportunities for medical students and giving faculty a helping hand.

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What Vitamins Should I Take During Menopause for Bone Health?

A bone expert at Tufts breaks down which nutrients the body needs most during this phase of life, and what benefits they provide.

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What Happens When Neighborhood Pharmacies Close

School of Medicine experts explain pharmacy deserts and how consumers are impacted by thousands of shuttered drugstore locations.

MD students perform Chinese folk music for local seniors

Tufts Medical Students Bring Music to Chinatown with Support from Fund Honoring 50th Reunion

Made possible by the John Krolikowski, M.D., A68, M72, and Karen Reuter Krolikowski, M.D., M74 Fund, medical students Alexis Perry and Rachel Chau bring Chinese folk music to local seniors, blending cultural engagement with compassionate care.

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A ‘Flight Simulator’ for the Brain Reveals How We Learn—and Why Minds Sometimes Go Off Course

New computer model helps reveal how the brain both adapts and misfires, laying the groundwork for more precise treatments for mental health disorders.

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Gut Microbiome Affects Alcohol Preference by Influencing Brain’s Reward System

Scientists discover that Candida albicans, overly abundant in people with alcohol use disorder, triggers immune response that alters dopamine signaling in mice.